Traffic Controller (TC) Work Stories
Summary
TLDRSteve Lapalapa and Nga Ingaua, both traffic controllers for AWF, share their experiences in ensuring safety on construction sites in New Zealand. With Steve's six years and Nga's nearly two years of service, they emphasize the importance of vigilance, coordination, and the daily application of new skills learned through AWF's training. Their roles are not just about standing around; they actively manage gates, set up safety measures, and interact with the public, enjoying the dynamic work environment and the opportunity to keep New Zealand working.
Takeaways
- 🚧 Steve Lapalapa is a dedicated gatesman with 6 years of experience in machine operation, general labouring, and traffic control.
- 🚦 Nga Ingaua has been a traffic controller for nearly 2 years and is passionate about her job.
- 👮♂️ Traffic controllers are responsible for managing gates, setting up safety equipment like cones and fences, and supervising public access to the site.
- 👀 The role of a TC involves ensuring safety on site by preventing incidents and accidents, and by being aware of everyone's location and movements.
- 🙅♂️ Traffic controllers must stay alert and not be distracted by phones or other activities.
- 👍 Steve expresses satisfaction with his job and the learning opportunities provided by working with STMS’s.
- 📚 Nga appreciates the training and new skills she has gained through the TC course provided by AWF.
- 🏙️ Both Steve and Nga enjoy the dynamic work environment of the city and the opportunity to meet different people on site.
- 💪 The job is physically and mentally engaging, keeping them fit and mentally active.
- 📢 Steve was introduced to AWF through a friend, highlighting the company's reputation and appeal.
- 🌟 Both Steve and Nga are proud to work for AWF, a company that plays a significant role in keeping New Zealand operational.
Q & A
What is Steve Lapalapa's occupation and how long has he been in this role?
-Steve Lapalapa is a gatesman and traffic controller (TC), and he has been in this role for 6 years.
What are the primary responsibilities of a TC according to Steve Lapalapa?
-As a TC, Steve is responsible for machine operating, general labouring, traffic control, and ensuring no incidents or accidents occur at the site.
How does Nga Ingaua describe her experience as a traffic controller?
-Nga Ingaua describes her experience as a traffic controller as something she loves completely, having been in the role for nearly 2 years.
What tasks does Nga Ingaua perform as a traffic controller?
-Nga Ingaua's tasks include looking after the gates, letting trucks in, setting up cones and fences, and ensuring the public does not enter the site.
What is the importance of being alert as a TC according to the script?
-Being alert as a TC is crucial for ensuring everyone's safety on the site and preventing incidents or accidents.
What has Steve Lapalapa learned from the STMS's he has worked with?
-Steve Lapalapa has learned a lot from the STMS's he has worked with, though the specific skills or knowledge gained are not detailed in the script.
How did Nga Ingaua get introduced to the job at AWF?
-Nga Ingaua first heard about AWF through a friend who was interested in the company, and shortly after, they all signed up.
What training did AWF provide for Nga Ingaua?
-AWF provided Nga Ingaua with a TC course, which helped her acquire new skills for her role.
What does Nga Ingaua enjoy about her job as a traffic controller?
-Nga Ingaua enjoys working in the city, being around the site, meeting different people, and the physical and mental activity that comes with the job.
What is the slogan or mission statement of AWF as mentioned by Steve Lapalapa and Nga Ingaua?
-The slogan or mission statement of AWF, as mentioned by both Steve Lapalapa and Nga Ingaua, is 'We keep New Zealand working.'
Outlines
🚦 Traffic Control: A Day in the Life
Steve Lapalapa and Nga Ingaua, both traffic controllers (TCs) for AWF, share their experiences and responsibilities in their roles. Steve, with six years of experience, and Nga, with nearly two years, discuss their daily tasks which include operating machinery, general laboring, and ensuring traffic flow and safety at construction sites. They emphasize the importance of being vigilant, not just standing around, and the value of their work in preventing accidents. Both express satisfaction with their jobs, the skills they've acquired, and the joy of working in the city and interacting with diverse people. They also mention the AWF's role in their professional development, having provided them with the necessary training.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Gatesman
💡Traffic Controller (TC)
💡AWF
💡Incidents
💡Alert
💡STMS
💡Course
💡Cones
💡Fences
💡Public
💡New Zealand
Highlights
Steve Lapalapa has been a traffic controller (TC) for 6 years, working in machine operation, general laboring, and traffic control.
Nga Ingaua has been a traffic controller for nearly 2 years and loves the job.
Traffic controllers are responsible for managing gates, letting trucks in, and setting up safety cones and fences.
They also monitor the public to ensure they do not enter the construction site.
The primary role of a TC is to prevent incidents and accidents on site.
TCs must be aware of everyone's location on site and ensure they leave safely.
Traffic controllers are not just there to stand around; they need to stay alert.
Steve is satisfied with his job and has learned a lot from working with STMS’s.
AWF provided Nga with the necessary TC training course to develop new skills.
The job of a traffic controller involves working in the city, around construction sites, and interacting with different people.
The role is physically and mentally engaging, keeping traffic controllers fit and active.
Nga heard about AWF through a friend and signed up along with others.
Steve and Nga both work for AWF, a company that contributes to keeping New Zealand functioning.
Traffic controllers play a crucial role in maintaining safety and order at construction sites.
The job requires constant vigilance and awareness of the surroundings.
Training and ongoing learning are important aspects of being a traffic controller.
Working as a traffic controller offers a dynamic and engaging work environment.
AWF invests in its employees by providing necessary training and skill development.
The role of a traffic controller is integral to the smooth operation of construction projects.
Transcripts
My name is Steve Lapalapa. I’m a gatesman, TC. I’ve been a TC for 6 years now -
machine operating, general labouring and traffic control.
My name is Nga Ingaua and I’m a traffic controller for AWF.
I have been a traffic controller for nearly 2 years now, and I love the job, completely.
As a traffic controller I look after the gates, let the trucks in, set up the cones, the fences in the mornings.
Keep an eye on the public as well, make sure they don’t come on site.
As a TC at the site, my role is making sure there is no incidents or there isn’t any accidents at all;
knowing where everybody is and making sure that they are leaving the site safely.
TC is not there just to stand and look around and be on your phone, that is not your role as a TC, you need to be alert.
I’m quite happy with what I’m doing here; I’ve learnt so much from the STMS’s that I’ve worked with.
AWF put me through the course, the TC course then.. new skills every day and I enjoy it.
What’s great about my job is I enjoy working in the city, around the site and meeting different people on site.
It keeps you fit and it keeps your mind operating and it keeps you going.
I first heard about AWF through a friend because she was interested in it.
The week after that, we all went in and we signed up.
My name is Steve Lapalapa, I work for AWF and we keep New Zealand working.
My name is Nga Ingaua, I work for AWF and we keep New Zealand working.
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